The National Briefing

The Global Briefing: The G7 has agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from emergency reserves over four months to ease soaring energy prices and supply concerns. Satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters shows China is rapidly advancing construction of a military-grade runway on Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracel Islands. New details have emerged about the co-pilot acc...

World Teachers Day: Grade 6 Sesotho Home Language at Letlotlo Naledi Primary School in Bothaville, awarded the country's best teacher by the Department of Basic Education Guest: Mpho Mosala - Teacher at the Letlotlo Naledi Primary School (Lejweleputswa District, Free State) 

Guest: Tommy Ntando - PAC  mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Wonderful Segolodi – EFF mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Lucky Sele, ANC mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group      

Guest: Tyrone Gray – DA  mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Amy Steyn - FF Plus mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Lydia Lebesa – ACDP mayoral of Mogale City Municipality 

The latest Auditor-General findings are raising fresh concerns about the South African Police Service's capacity to investigate serious crimes and process evidence effectively. A report presented to Parliament shows that some SAPS detectives are carrying between 600 and 800 dockets each, while the Detective Services division achieved just 63% of its performance targets despite spending its full R1...

This morning, we speak to the grieving parents of Kerry Voster, who was found in a pool of blood. Her parents have been trying for more than 15 months to get police to pay better attention to the case. They say that the perpetrator has been freed on bail all this time and the case is not moving. Guest: Sue Sullivan - Mother of Kerry Voster   

The City of Ekurhuleni says it is stepping up its response to the recent wave of attacks and killings of women in the region. Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has convened a special Mayoral Committee meeting to consider the implications of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s emergency measures and determine what further action is required at municipal level. Guest: Nkosindiphile Xhakaza  -...

Egypt - El-Alamein (Afrika Forum) African leaders called for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summit The three-day gathering in Egypt's Mediterranean city of El-Alamein brought together more than 20 heads of state and government representatives alongside business leaders, bankers and development institutions. African leaders argued for unlocking the continent's capital at a business s...

The bail application of suspended Gauteng police deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is back in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court today, Friday, with the State raising concerns about possible witness intimidation. The court has heard allegations involving sexual grooming, rape and human trafficking, which Sibiya denies. His defence maintains that he intends to plead not guilty. Guest: Sashin N...

Guest: Dr Mmabatho Mongae - Head of programme for governance Insights and Analytics at Good Governance Africa   Guest(Studio): Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group    

Reality Check with Busi Mavuso: 2026 local elections, service delivery and why business should care   Municipalities as Economic Engines: Can local government drive growth?  Beyond Politics: The economic stakes of municipal elections The vote that will shape South Africa's Economy Guest: Busi Mavuso – CEO, Business Leadership South Africa  

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says South Africa must adapt its science and technology policy to changing international funding priorities and growing geopolitical tensions. He was speaking in Pretoria, where he released the ministerial working group's report on science, technology and innovation funding Guest: Dr Mlungisi Cele – Director General in the Department...

This week saw the National Inquiry on GBVF get underway. President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged a renewed push to tackle gender-based violence and femicide, including addressing weaknesses in the criminal justice system. The National Inquiry on GBVF says it will closely monitor whether these commitments are actually implemented and whether they make a difference to victims and survivors.  Gues...

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South Africans could face another sharp increase in fuel prices, with COSATU calling on Parliament to urgently approve a R10 billion special appropriation for fuel price relief. The federation says the funds should be channelled through the Central Energy Fund’s Equalisation Fund to cushion workers, commuters and the broader economy from international oil price volatility. Guest: Matthew Par...

The Global Briefing: Syrian government officials and representatives of Hezbollah have reportedly held secret face-to-face talks in Turkey, in what could signal a significant shift in relations between the two sides. Brazil goes to the polls on Sunday for the first round of its presidential election, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth non-consecutive term. India is be...

Guest: Cyril Chuene – DA Mayoral Candidate for Mbombela Municipality Guest: Desmond Moela - ANC Mayoral Candidate for Mbombela Municipality Guest: Ntokozo Lessing - ATM Mayoral Candidate for Mbombela Municipality Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group 

Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Mbombela Municipality will face our Know Your Candidates test. Guest: Godrich Gardee – EFF Mayoral Candidate for Mbombela Municipality Guest: Stanley Hlatshwayo – ACDP Mayoral Candidate for Mbombela Municipality Guest: Ken Robertson – FF Plus Mayoral Can...

Reality Check with Busi Mavuso: Building Investor Confidence and a competitive South Africa:  Why the markets are sending a positive signal  What is the next move?          Guest: Busi Mavuso – CEO, Business Leadership South Africa 

Why does the zama zama problem keep coming back? What makes illegal mining so difficult to stop? Is this mainly a policing problem, or is there more behind it?  Guest: Peter Major - Mining Veteran     

On Tuesday, more than 120 suspected illegal miners were arrested in Mphahla village in Fochville, on Gauteng’s West Rand, during a major Operation Prosper crackdown. Police also seized five firearms, including an AK-47, ammunition and illegal mining equipment. But what is driving zama zama activity in the area, and what impact is it having on local communities? Guest: Jaco van der Merwe, a F...

The Madlanga Commission has heard testimony from taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni regarding his alleged demands for a 30% stake in Putco and his alleged links to the torching of buses in Mpumalanga. Sibanyoni has denied involvement in the attacks and says his dealings were about legitimate community and business interests. The Commission will now move into in-camera hearings from the...

Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to reinstate National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, after the charges against him over the controversial R360-million police health contract were withdrawn. SA Police Union says Masemola should return to work immediately, especially as the country continues to face high levels of serious crime. Guest: Lesiba Thobakgale, SAPU National...

The Department of Water and Sanitation is rolling out new frameworks aimed at strengthening how municipalities set retail water tariffs and how their performance is assessed. The new tariff framework will provide guidance on issues including revenue requirements, cost of supply, tariff structures and affordability, while the revised institutional performance programme will assess areas such as fin...